What are Food Sensitivities?

Food sensitivities are different from food allergies.

Allergies and sensitivities/intolerances are different, and they require different types of testing. In most cases, conditions like IBS, migraine, eczema, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic fatigue, etc are not caused by allergic reactions, but rather by delayed-type hypersensitivity reactions.

Food sensitivities have unique characteristics such as delayed reactions and dose dependency. For example, although some reactions occur shortly after consumption, you can also react to a food 72-96 hours after eating it, often making it hard to establish cause and effect. In addition, unlike allergies, food sensitivities are dose dependent. For example, you might eat 1/2 cup of grapes and feel fine, but if you ate 2 cups you might not. Reactions can take many forms. Although most of the immune system is in the gut, reactions to foods aren’t necessarily confined to digestive symptoms. When you eat a reactive food, the immune system sends out special “chemicals” called immune mediators all throughout the body. These mediators can affect any organ or tissue, even in the brain.

Common symptoms from food sensitivies include:

Constipation

Diarrhea

Thin stools

Abdominal or intestinal pain

Bloating, Distention, Gas

Nausea and/or vomiting

Heartburn

Headaches

Muscle and joint pain

Fatigue or sleepiness during the day

Insomnia

General malaise (feeling lousy)

Irritability, Depression, Anxiety, Mood Swings

Post Nasal Drip, Chronic Drainage

Skin conditions such as Eczema and Dermatitis

Fluctuating weight, water retention

Brain fog

The MRT Food Sensitivity Test is the Most Reliable and Complete Test

(93.6 split sample reproducibility)

MRT stands for mediator release test. We test 120 foods and 30 chemicals. The test measures the pro-inflammatory mediators (cytokines, histamine, leukotrienes, and prostaglandins) that are released when your cells come in contact with these foods and chemicals. The MRT test is more reliable than igg testing.

What is the LEAP Diet?

LEAP is the patented diet protocol that takes place after you receive your results. It is a customized elimination diet that focuses on your LEAST reactive foods and designed to calm down the immune system. We also support underlying issues, gut health, and build sustainable lifestyle skills. The LEAP protocol is the most important part of the process and you will be supported by your Registered Dietitian/certified LEAP therapist and your food coach, Beth and Jessica.

How Food Sensitivities Cause Inflammation

Path Nutrition Client Testimonials

I am doing great! I feel so much better. I’m even back at tap class twice a week.

— J.B.

My migraines have reduced from seven days to two days and they continue to lessen in severity. Thank you so much for all that you have done!

— T.T.

After over 15 years of diagnoses with no treatment, umpteen doctors who didn’t care enough to do their research and go out of the box, I have finally found something that gives me hope. It is a beautiful thing to finally feel like I am in good hands and have someone fighting on my behalf. Thank you, Jessica and Beth!

— J.T.

*Disclaimer: Results vary because everybody is different. While these testimonials are real stories from real clients, we don't believe in comparing your body to others. This site does not provide medical advice. We don't diagnose because we are not medical doctors. Beth is a Registered Functional Dietitian and Jessica is a certified coach.

How the Program Works

We can work with you in-office or virtually. You start with a 90-minute consultation with both Beth and Jessica. We get to know your full health story and provide you with nutrition recommendations right away. We provide you the lab kit and you take it to the lab for your blood draw. We do not draw labs in our office.

Once we receive your results we'll go over the results and start your LEAP protocol. We'll also line up your plan for the next few months so you know exactly where you are on this journey.

If you have questions please book a free call with us. We're happy to walk you through it.